Chapter 41

I was immersed in reading when I suddenly heard a whispering voice.

[Sister.]

[Hmm?]

[Mr. Dog is asleep! I can hear him snoring.]

Ruri’s cute words made me smile. With one finger, I gently patted her on the head.

[Is Ruri going to take a nap too?]

[Yes! Ruri is going to sleep next to Sister!]

I brought the cushion from the sofa and put it on the table. Ruri settled lightly on it, gathered her wings back, and position herself comfortably.

The room was very quiet. As I stayed still, I could really hear the sound of snoring quietly.

As I turned around, I saw a dog lying silently in the basket. He seemed to have fallen asleep after I gave him some medicine as soon as we get here.

The anger that I had forgotten for a while rose.

‘What a bitch. You probably have to go through the same thing to come to your senses.’

I sighed and flipped over the book again. It was almost dinner time, so I fed him a meal, chatted with him a little, and returned to the palace.

I wonder what’s for dinner tonight.

As I wondered while waiting, Linda approached and announced an unexpected news.

“His Royal Highness said that he will have dinner here.”

(t/n: lols that’s not an unexpected news anymore.)

“Really?”

It was sudden but it’s good news. That’s because the menu gets grander whenever Ains eats here.

My prediction was not wrong. The chef presented his dishes with all his might. Some of them are even dishes I have never seen before.

What kind of meat is it? It tastes unique.

“I heard you’ve been to Winston’s.”

The taste of the meat completely disappeared from my mouth. I stopped the knife for a moment and answered Ains.

“Yes. She said her dog was sick so she asked me to come and take a look.”

“You could have refused.”

“I wanted to do that too, but I had a clear idea of what she’s planning.”

If I refused to come there, she’ll surely tell the whole neighborhood that I didn’t come because I wasn’t confident.

“Was the dog really sick?”

“Yes, I brought him here to heal.”

“You brought it here?”

“Yes. He’s in a bad condition.”

I was going to tell him the real cause but I held it back. It was neither a good thing nor a good thing to say at a meal.

“Anything else?”

“There’s none.”

“….”

His gaze that seems to say ‘

That couldn’t be the case’

came flying towards me. I shrugged my shoulder once.

“Because I came out before I get caught in it.”

Maybe, as Ains’ thought, I dug another trap.

But I was very angry, that’s why I turned around coolly and left her an invitation to come to the palace next time.

“By the way, I received the gift you sent me. Thank you.”

Was it two days ago? When I came back from the walk, Linda was waiting for me with a happy face.

“His Royal Highness sent you a gift!”

When I entered the room, wondering what it was, there was really something on the table.

A lovely white bouquet, and a red box. When I carefully opened the lid, I found a large necklace and bracelet studded with gems.

I searched for any chance, but there was no note.

‘Why did he send it all of a sudden?’

I thought.

Nevertheless, a smile already hung on my mouth. I placed the bouquet of flowers beautifully in a vase, while I kept the set of accessories on my secret safe, as I hum at his surprise gift.

“Have you thought about what you want?”

“Yes.”

He looked at me as if he’s asking me to continue.

“May I ask for something else…not something I want to have?”

“Go ahead.”

“I want to go back to my hometown.”

“Your hometown?”

“Yes, it’s my mother’s birthday soon. I want to see Boraengie, too.”

When I tried to think of home, I remembered the face of Boraengie, who was happily tailing behind me. Just thinking about it made me miss him even more.

“…..Boraengie?”

“Yes, he’s my only friend, and he’ll be very happy to see me.”

“……are you very close?”

“Of course. I like him the most.”

A happy smile came out of my face. He’ll definitely be surprised once I get home, right?

But unlike me, Ains kept his mouth shut.

(t/n: HAHAHA he’s jelly jelly towards Boraeng-ie